die Enttäuschung
Translation
disappointment, letdown
Examples
Die Enttäuschung war groß.
The disappointment was great.
Das war eine große Enttäuschung für mich.
That was a big disappointment for me.
Grammar Patterns
die Enttäuschung ((über+4)) disappointment about sth. His disappointment about the result was clear.
eine Enttäuschung ((für j-n)) a disappointment for sb. The defeat was a disappointment for the team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Frustration, Ernüchterung; Antonyms: Freude (joy), Erfüllung (fulfillment)
Etymology
Composed of 'ent-' (removal) + 'täuschen' (to deceive) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It literally means an 'un-deceiving,' the feeling after an illusion is shattered.
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'un-deceived' (ent-täuscht). When the deception is removed, the reality can be a disappointment.